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VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, BELAGAVI

SYLLABUS FOR 2018 -2020

I Semester M.Tech

MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING

Course Code : 18XXX11 CIE Marks: 40

Contact Hours/Week : 04 SEE Marks: 60
Total Hours: 50 Exam Hours: 03
Semester : I Credits: 04 (4:0:0)

Course Learning Objectives: This course will facilitate the students:

• Understand the idea of accuracies in numerical computations.
• To learn the statistical methods for testing the hypothesis and ANOVA.

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• To acquire the knowledge of solving system of linear equations using numerical methods.

of mechanical engineering sciences.

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• Learn numerical methods for solving ODE’s and PDE’s, required for the general applications

MODULE-I :
MODULE

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Approximations and round off errors: Significant figures, accuracy and
No.of
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precision, error definitions, round off errors and truncation errors. Mathematical
10 Hrs

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modeling and Engineering problem solving: Simple mathematical model,
Conservation Laws of Engineering
(RBT Levels: L2 & L3)
MODULE-II:

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Sampling theory: Testing of hypothesis: Chi square test and F-test. Analysis of

(RBT Levels: L2 & L3)

MODULE- III:

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Variance (ANOVA): one way classification, Design of experiments, RBD.

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System of Linear Algebraic Equations And Eigen Value Problems: Gauss-
10 Hrs

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Jordan Method, Cholesky Method, Partition method, Bounds on Eigen Values,
Givens method for symmetric matrices, Householder’s method for symmetric
matrices. (RBT Levels: L1 & L2)
MODULE IV:
Roots of Equations by numerical methods: Secant Method, Newton- Raphson
10 Hrs

method, Horner’s Method.

10 Hrs
Numerical solution of one dimensional wave equation, heat equation and
Laplace equation by finite differential schemes.
(RBT Levels: L2 & L3)
MODULE-V: Engineering Applications on :
i) Finding terminal velocity by mathematical modeling (Ref.3)
ii) To access the significance of possible variation in the performance of 10 Hrs
the study by various students (Page No: 1013, Ref. 5)
iii) Composition of reflections and rotations in the plane (Article No:3.8,
P.No: 269, Ref.)
iv) vibrating string (Article No:4.5, P.No:147, Ref.2)
(RBT Levels: L2 & L3)

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Course Outcomes: On completion of this course, students are able to:

1. Acquire the idea of significant figures, types of errors during numerical computation.
2. Understand statistical and probabilistic concepts required to test the hypothesis and
designing the experiments using RBD.
3. Learn various numerical methods to solve system of linear equations.
4. Understand the roots of algebraic/transcendental equations and solve PDE’s numerically.
5. Analyze and solve PDE’s related to wave equation arising in vibration analysis.
Question Paper Pattern:
• The SEE question paper will be set for 100 marks and the marks scored will be
proportionately reduced to 60.

• The question paper will have ten full questions carrying equal marks.
• Each full question consisting of 20 marks.
• There will be two full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions)
from each module.
• Each full question will have sub question covering all the topics under a module.
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each module.

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• The students will have to answer five full questions, selecting one full question from

Text Books:-

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1. Erwin Kreyszig ,”Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, 10th Edition , Willely India, 2016.

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2. Theory of ordinary differential equations, Coddington E., Levinson N., McGraw-Hill publishing
Company, TMH Edition, 9th Reprint, 1987.

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3. M. K. Jain, S.R.K Iyengar, R K. Jain, Numerical methods for Scientific and engg computation,

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New Age International, 2003.

Reference Books:-

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1. R.E, Walpole, R.H.Myres, S.L.Myres and Keying Ye, “Probability and Statistics for Engineers
and Scientists”, 9th Edition, Pearson, 2012.

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2. K Shankar Rao, “Introduction to Partial Differential Equations” Prentice - Hall of India Pvt. Lt. ,
3rd Edition, 1995.
3. Steven C Chapra and Raymond P Canale, “Numerical Methods for Engineers,” 7th Ed.,
McGraw-Hill Edition, 2015.
4. B.S. Grewal: Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers, 44th Ed., 2017.
5. C. Ray Wylie and Louis C Barrett, “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, 6th Edition,
McGraw-Hill, 2012.

Web links and Video Lectures:

1. http://nptel.ac.in/courses.php?disciplineId=111
2. http://www.class-central.com/subject/math(MOOCs)
3. http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/mathematics/

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